Today marks one year since Hamas brutally invaded Israel and massacred 1,195 people, taking 251 hostage. The Economist calls the last twelve months “the year that shattered the Middle East.” In light of all the challenges in the news and our daily lives, let’s ask: Does God want us to be happy or to be holy? And why should we trust God in such a broken world?

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Dr. Jim Denison's latest Denison Forum website article, God and Hurricane Helene: Thinking biblically about natural disasters, explains biblically this is not the world as God originally created it.

Church represents a source of mental health problems for a relatively large portion of Gen Z women, while Gen Z men are finding Christianity one institution that isn’t “skeptical of them as a class.” So one of the best ways we can reach out to young people is to make our communities of faith a place where they can be welcome and safe while presenting the gospel truth.

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David Jones walked through Hurricane Helene’s devastation to get to his daughter’s wedding in Johnson City, Tennessee, last Saturday. A two-hour drive from South Carolina turned into a seven-hour drive and almost six more hours on foot through mud and flood. David carried a reflective stake to avoid being hit and he made it just in time. At the reception he presented the reflector to the couple as a gift. What does his example provide for Christians?

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The debate was widely watched because one in five Americans said they did not know the candidates before the debate, viewers desired to learn more about the two parties and their visions for the future, and when the presidential inauguration takes place, one of these two men will be a heartbeat away from the Oval Office. How can Christians use this information to beware the illusion of immortality and the peril of prosperity?

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For more on Iran's missle attack on Israel, see Dr. Denison's Daily Article Special Edition from October 1st.

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Iran fired at least two hundred ballistic missiles at Israel today, lighting the skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and causing sirens to sound across the country. People were told to stay near shelters or other protected areas. At this writing, the Israeli military believes the attack is over. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted Israel in response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and others. However, Israel and the US have both warned that an Iranian attack would have severe consequences for Tehran.

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Israel’s war aim is to enable Lebanon to seize a post-Hezbollah future for its people while restoring stability to the region, repeatedly warning civilians of their strikes to prevent casualties where possible. In the face of Hezbollah’s genocidal goals, however, Israel is united in its resolve to defeat the terrorists who threaten their lives and their future. In today’s Daily Article, we discuss the history of US support for Israel and how should Christians pray for the region.

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Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on the group’s central command headquarters Friday. Israel’s military says it has now eliminated eight of Hezbollah’s nine most senior military commanders. The news is reverberating across the Middle East today. How should we view this historic event in biblical context? The biblical admonition comes to mind: “Be sure your sin will find you out” (Numbers 32:23). In today’s Daily Article, we discuss three personal steps we can take today to combat the sin in our lives.

About Denison Forum and The Daily Article

Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can read this article on our website. You may also receive it in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter.

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Is the State of Israel founded in 1948 is a direct fulfillment of biblical prophecy? See see my extensive article on the subject here.

Hurricane Helene crossed into Florida as the strongest storm on record to hit the Big Bend area, and it’s maintained much of its destructive force on its path through Georgia and beyond. In the face of such devastation, it is essential that we not lose the hope that Christ calls us to find in him. Today we cover three steps for Christians to take in response to devastation that will encourage us to uplift others and keep our focus fixed on Christ as our Lord.

About Denison Forum and The Daily Article

Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Ryan Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can read this article on our website. You may also receive it in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter.

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After Israel’s exploding pager attack, the TSA has announced that they have no plans on banning devices on flights, claiming their screening technology would detect explosives. John Adams claimed that private character is vital to public flourishing. Why is this true? What is the pathway to intimacy with God that transforms us personally and strengthens public democracy?

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Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can read this article on our website. You may also receive it in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter.

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According to reports, Israel and Hezbollah are escalating their conflict to persuade the other side to take steps that will avert all-out war. Both are using conflict to prevent a greater conflict, but this strategy is not limited to the Middle East. Today, we discuss three ways humans deal with conflict, and then point to the only solution that brings lasting peace.

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